Team USA F Bosh withdraws due to foot injury

On Wednesday, Toronto Raptors forward Chris Bosh withdrew from
training camp and the Tournament of the Americas due to plantar
fasciitis in his left foot, according to the national team's web
site.

"It's disappointing because Chris did a great job for us last
year and he's only gotten better - he's an All-Star," USA coach
Mike Krzyzewski said. "But the health of a player is the most
important thing."

Bosh's injury comes just two days after Chicago Bulls guard Kirk
Hinrich and Houston Rockets forward Shane Battier both withdrew
for personal reasons. Bosh will remain on the team and under
consideration for a spot if they qualify for the 2008 Olympics
in Beijing.

"This is real tough for me but I have to be safe, that's what
the doctors told me," Bosh said. "They said it could evolve
into something worse than what it is now. I still feel like I'm
a part of the team and I'm here to show my support and show
that I'm serious about being a part of the team."

Team USA already has a host of players unable to play in the
FIBA Americas tournament because of various injuries, including
No. 1 overall pick Greg Oden (tonsillitis) of the Portland Trail
Blazers, Boston Celtics swingman Paul Pierce (elbow) and Los
Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom (shoulder).